News
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PRESS RELEASE: Government of Uganda and UNDP launch implementation of a $44.26 million project to restore wetlands and build community resilience
29 Nov 2017
Kampala, Uganda – The Government of Uganda and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have kick-started the new project on ‘building community resilience, wetlands ecosystems and associated catchments in Uganda.’
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Uganda launches its first Green Growth Development Strategy
23 Nov 2017
Kampala 22nd. November.2017 – The Government of Uganda has launched a new Green Growth Development Strategy to guide its development.
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Planning for All: Integrating Refugees in District Development
31 Oct 2017
KAMPALA - Today, nearly 1.4 million refugees reside across 12 districts in Uganda, live alongside their Ugandan hosts.
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Empowering communities to manage risk is key for disaster reduction
16 Oct 2017
KYEGEGWA – Uganda joined the rest of the world to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) on 13 October with a call from the United Nations Resident Coordinator to strengthen the ability of communities to manage disaster risks.
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UN Resident Coordinator tours the National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECO) in Kampala
16 Oct 2017
Kampala - UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative, Ms. Rosa Malango, visited Uganda’s National Emergency Coordination and Operations Centre (NECOC).
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Uganda hosts first Conservation and Tourism Investment Forum
10 Oct 2017
Kampala - Uganda has hosted the first investment summit to pioneer public private sector partnership in tourism and conservation.
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Development Minerals boost livelihoods of millions in Uganda says UNDP Resident Representative
6 Oct 2017
Kampala - Development Minerals have the potential to boost the livelihoods of millions of people and catalyse poverty eradication – Ms. Rosa Malango has said.
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Second Switch Africa Green networking event concludes with a call to adopt sustainable consumption practises that protect Uganda’s natural resources
15 Sep 2017
KAMPALA – The second Switch Africa Green networking forum has been held with a call to protect Ugandan’s natural resources through using sustainable consumption and green production practises.
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Government of Uganda and UNDP sign financing agreement for new climate fund to restore wetlands and build community resilience
23 Aug 2017
Wednesday, 23rd August, 2017, Kampala, Uganda - The Government of Uganda and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have today signed a financing agreement for the Green Climate Fund (GCF) project to restore degraded wetlands, improve ecosystems, strengthen climate information and early warning systems.
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Ms. Rosa Malango: Remarks on International Youth Day Celebrations
14 Aug 2017
It’s a great honour to join you today in the beautiful mountainside of Bundibugyo to celebrate International Youth Day.